Cornel West, Paul Mason and Laura Flanders on Redefining Solidarity

We are witnessing a pivotal time in history. People are unifying in ways never before seen – from the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia to Madison, Wisconsin – solidarity is evident. But solidarity is shifting both in our understanding and the mediums of which it is expressed. On this edition, we go to Left Forum, one of the largest annual gatherings of progressive thinkers. This year’s theme, ‘Towards a Political Struggle,’ explores solidarity amidst a vast political changing climate and new technology.

Featuring:

Laura Flanders, author, host and founder of Grit TV, Paul Mason, Economics Editor for BBC’s Newsnight and author of Live Working, Die Fighting, Cornel West, author of numerous books and professor at the Center for African American Studies and Department of Religion at Princeton University.

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